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SIS addresses privacy concerns and jihadi brides controversy
The SIS has moved to reassure the public about how it handles the personal information it collects about New Zealanders. Audio
No-one checking what personal data spy agencies are collecting
New Zealand's spy agencies, the Security Intelligence Service in particular, are described as having "open slather" access to New Zealanders' personal information from both government agencies and… Audio
Rules for spy agencies accessing personal data
The Privacy Commissioner says as far as he's aware, no-one is keeping an eye on what personal data is being collected by spy agencies the GCSB and SIS, and the rules should be tightened. Audio
GCSB gets new director
Andrew Hampton is to be the new director of the Government Communications Security Bureau.
Security v privacy: A balancing act
Power Play - A review of New Zealand's intelligence agencies says the laws governing them are clunky, inconsistent and preventing them from doing their jobs.
Spy law shake-up: heightened protection or erosion of privacy?
A major review of the country's intelligence agencies has recommended that the GCSB and the SIS be governed by a single law so their purposes and boundaries are clearer. Under the proposal, it would… Audio
Report recommends merger on spy legislation
The Council for Civil Liberties says New Zealand is one step closer to being a surveillance state. Audio
Review into spy agencies
The electronic spy agency, the GCSB, would have more freedom to carry out surveillance on New Zealanders, under new recommendations. Audio
Refining spy laws - national security verses privacy
The Prime Minister, John Key, says getting the laws governing spy agencies right is a balance between national security, privacy and people's human rights. Audio
Nicky Hager on review of NZ spy agencies
Investigative journalist Nicky Hager is the author of "Secret Power" and collaborated with various media to publish stories based on files taken by US whistleblower Edward Snowden from the US National… Audio
Spying in the spotlight after agency review
Spying is in the spotlight after a spy agencies review has found the SIS and the GCSB should operate under one law. Audio
Bill 'confusing' on GCSB's powers, says Sir Michael Cullen
Sir Michael Cullen says the Government's 2013 Amendment Bill was unclear about the GCSB's powers to intercept the private communications of New Zealanders. Video, Audio
GCSB given broader power to monitor New Zealanders
A review of New Zealand spy agencies has found the SIS and the GCSB should operate under one law, and, where appropriate, carry out surveillance on New Zealanders. Audio
SIS and GCSB Review - Jane Patterson
RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, has the latest on the review of the Security Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Security Bureau. Audio
Canada stops sharing Five Eyes data
Canada's electronic spy agency has suspended sharing some data with New Zealand's government spy agency and other partners in the Five Eyes alliance.
Expert team to combat cyber attacks
An expert computer security team will be set up to protect the country's businesses and people from cyber attacks. Audio
NZ's security threats assessed
The GCSB and SIS have released their annual reports, which reveal a rise in cyber attacks and "realistic possibility" of returning foreign fighters. Audio
Spy watchdog looks at possible NZ-CIA link
The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is looking into whether New Zealand was involved in an American CIA detention and interrogation programme. Audio
The SIS and GCSB under scrutiny
The Inspector General of Intelligence and Security says she cannot provide assurances that the domestic spy agency, the SIS has a robust compliance system in place. Audio
GCSB may step in to trace person who threatened Otago Uni
A forensic IT investigator says the GCSB may be called in in a bid to find out who made an online threat to shoot people at the University of Otago. Daniel Ayers is a Forensic IT investigator. Audio